The RAB Radio Show – November 13, 2008 – Episode 2

I think RAB Radio Show sounds a lot better than River Ave. Blues Podcast, don’t you? Cool, because that’s what we’re going with. Mike and I have plenty to talk about this week, including the Swisher deal, which was announced shortly after last week’s show. Then we have CC, of course, the Rule 5 draft, some Q&A, and a farewell to Moose.

Regarding Swisher and CC, there isn’t much left that hasn’t been said. I know a few people are pissed off that this decreases the chances that the Yankees go after both CC and Teixeira, but I don’t see it that way. Swisher gives them insurance. He’s a flexible player, and the Yankees can continue as planned with free agency without getting roped into a huge bidding war for Tex.

The biggest item for the day is the Rule 5 draft. Not the event itself — that will come on the last day of the Winter Meetings. Today, however, is the last day to make adjustments to your 40-man roster to protect eligible players. The Yanks don’t have many position players worth protecting. Possibly Ramiro Pena, but even he’s no lock. Plenty of pitchers, though: Chris Garcia, Alan Horne, J.B. Cox, Zach Kroenke, Mike Dunn, Anthony Claggett, Stephen Jackson. A lesser team might snag one of those guys, figuring it can’t hurt to sock them away in the bullpen. The Yanks have four spots, plus they could DFA a few guys. Who do they keep?

We had some neat questions in our Q&A. We’d really like to beef up this portion, possibly with real call-ins. Any suggestions?

Finally, we bid farewell to Mike Mussina. It’s been great having Mike on our team for the past eight years. May his quest for the HOF move quicker than his quest for 20 wins — or worse, his quest for a World Series or Cy Young.

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We appreciate any feedback. You can leave it in the comments or email either of us.

If I could ever find software that did it decently, and I could get it for a reasonable price, yeah, I’d do it. Never, though, would I manually transcribe a 45-minute show.

Brian

Good job, guys. I continue to be amazed at not just the time spent but also the effort made in making it worthwhile for readers/listeners. I kept waiting for the ten-minute boom of news after the posting. Didn’t really happen, unless you count the discovery of the month-old fish taco in my fridge a matter of public concern.

As for a written transcript…..um, maybe an overzealous fan with the technology could do that, but you’re not transferring it to a “better” medium than just listening. But that said, the reverse should definitely be done: Posts on Tape! Audio versions of written diatribes and ironic conjectures! I wanna hear Mike go ZOMG!!11!!!! verbally.

You left the last 2010 rotation spot empty! No mention of McAllister, De La Rosa, or even BRACKMAN!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t10twK4BZoc Kevin G.

Who did you guys say could go by the end of the day. You said it at about the 18:14 mark but I couldn’t understand what you guys said.

http://www.riveraveblues.com Mike A.

Britton.

Baseballnation

He really doesn’t have any spot anyway and after so many clamorered about the Yankees giving britton a shot, we all seen that He and his stuff was rather unimpressive.

http://liberalmusings.wordpress.com Pablo Zevallos

Mike, I didn’t associate you with your voice. lol.

Tony

Hey guys, i have to make myself make some more sense. I meant to add Kennedy to that kemp/kershaw deal but even then i know it would take more but in the end i think if that trade could be pulled off it gives us upgrades in the OF and rotation where we need them. It was cool to hear my questions answered so thanks alot.